Alt Universe: Day 11, Promenade
Meet The Kellers (challenge summary)
I meet Herman at the trolley. My brother comes, too, and brings along a girl he met at a shop one day while I was at work. Her name is Irene.
There are plenty of seats where two people can sit together. However, instead of sitting next to Irene, my brother lets her sit across the aisle by herself where she has to strain to listen to our conversation over the loud, clanging sounds of the trolley.
Irene: (loudly) WHY ARE YOU SITTING WAY OVER THERE?
Charles: I DUNNO. I JUST WANTED TO SIT NEXT TO MY SISTER, I GUESS.
Some people say my brother and I have a close relationship that borders on the unhealthy, but I don’t see it.
It’s not a short trip, and Irene is pretty annoyed by the time we get to Magnolia Promenade. My brother hangs his head in shame.
The first thing we do is go down to the docks to see the steamboat. It’s magnificent!
Herman: I don’t think this is going to go well between your brother and his girl.
Me: Oh, give him a moment. He’s pretty charming and can turn it around.
As I predicted, a few words of flattery from Charles, and he’s back on track.
Next, we go to the aquarium.
We all go inside. I can’t help but notice that Herman is looking super handsome.
My brother is working extra hard to turn on the charm and comedy to try to keep Irene in good spirits after the shaky start to their date.
Herman and I head into the first exhibit, and that’s the last time things are even close to being normal. We don’t know it yet, but this day is about to get crazy.
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To see Irene Blum in the regular story, go here: New Years: Crazy About You.
The Magnolia Aquarium is available on SFS and on the gallery. Go here for info, pictures, and optional cc links. Make sure move objects is on when placing.
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Next: Day 11, Shark!
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